Find dangerous goods

There are nine classes of dangerous goods, plus a few sub-classes. The class your shipment falls under will affect how you pack, label and transport it.

Like fireworks or flares

DG classification: 1. Explosive substances and articles

Like aerosols or camping gas

DG classification: 2.1. Flammable gas

Like compressed oxygen

DG classification: 2.2. Non-flammable gas

Like insecticide gases

DG classiciation: 2.3. Toxic gas

Like solvents or paints

DG classification: 3. Flammable liquids

Like matches

DG classification: 4.1. Flammable solids

Like phosphorus

DG classification: 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

Like calcium carbide

DG classification: 4.3. Substances that emit flammable gases when in water

Like fertiliser

DG classification: 5.1. Oxidising substances

Like fibreglass repair kits

DG classification: 5.2. Organic peroxides

Like pesticides

DG classification: 6.1. Toxic substances

Like blood tests or medical trials

DG classification: 6.2. Infectious substances

Like smoke detectors

DG classification: 7. Radioactive material

Like bleach or drain cleaner

DG classification: 8. Corrosive substances

Like airbags, magnets, telephones or laptops

DG classification: 9. Miscellaneous

Like separate lithium cells and batteries

DG classification: 9. Miscellaneous

Other labels to look out for

If you spot any of the labels shown below on the items you want to ship, you'll need to get in touch with us.

If you're not sure whether your shipment is dangerous goods or not, ask the manufacturer or supplier for a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). If it contains a UN number, it's dangerous goods. Alternatively, you can just contact us.

Examples of dangerous goods

Some goods that are classified as hazardous materials may surprise you, such as aerosols, perfume or anything containing lithium batteries – like phones or laptops.

Lithium batteries

If packed incorrectly or damaged in transit, lithium batteries can short-circuit, causing them to overheat and catch fire.